Committees and Centers

2025 NJSOP Virtual Committee Meetings

NJSOP Committees and Centers, led by presidential appointees, manage detailed proposals, program development, and in-depth discussions that the NJSOP Board doesn't have the capacity to fully explore. Each committee is represented at board meetings, providing comprehensive explanations when recommending projects or programs for Board review.


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Clinical Care Center

Works to develop clinical standards and skills for New Jersey’s optometric physicians. Oversees all NJSOP in-person and virtual continuing education events and the online continuing education library.

Industry Relations Committee

Works with industry partners to better educate optometric physicians regarding their products and services and oversees the NJSOP partnership program. While they do not meet on a regular basis, they are always looking for help!

Legislative Committee

Protect and expand your opportunity to practice optometry at the highest level through political involvement in the legislative process.

Member Recruitment & Benefits Center

Evaluate and recommend endorsed member professional development programs and services of the highest quality for the members, as well as, public information for New Jersey’s citizens. Develop and implement an effective membership retention and recruitment program.

Third Party Center

Assures that optometric physicians have the opportunity on a non-discriminatory basis to become a participating provider in managed care organizations, third party plans, and other health care delivery systems. Members can submit an incident form for review.  The NJSOP Third Party Center guidance is not intended to replace legal or other expert advice for your specific issue. When sharing information with NJSOP, use appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of protected health information.

Young OD Task Force

Attract and recruit new members that are in their first ten years of practice. Encourage their involvement with the society, and the NJSOP leadership development program.



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Application for the Mintz Scholarship open through January 15th, 2025

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